Recently, a lot of evidence for a relation between measures of cognitive performance and personality characteristics has been collected. The use of computer based latency measures is often used to study mental processes in cognitive, as well as, in personality research On the basis of these relationships we can ask a question that relates to the practical usefulness (validity) of processing speed, accuracy of performance and personality measures in predicting impulsive behavior.

The Influence of Personality on Two Aspects of Cognitive Performance: Processing Speed, and Accuracy.

Further study details as provided by BeerYaakov Mental Health Center:

Estimated Enrollment:

30

Study Start Date:

August 2008

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

20 Years to 50 Years (Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Sampling Method:

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Men and women at age - 20-50 years

The following demographic and anamnesis' data should be readily available:

Age, ethnicity, marital and educational status. History of physical disorders and pharmacological treatments.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Men and women at age - 20-50 years

Exclusion Criteria:

History of psychiatric disorders, previous hospitalizations and psychopharmacological treatments

History of alcohol and substance abuse

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